I'm a long-time member and I know there are other X-Markers who are members. Most of what I've seen members do is provide color guards at Scottish Games, funerals, or other similar activities. Some posts are very active and will have a tent at the Games. Post 76, located in the Hampton Roads area in Virginia has had a couple of kilt nights at a local pub.

SAMS membership is open to honorably discharged veterans or active duty or reserve military persons who have served or are serving with any branch of the US Armed Forces.

Membership is open to:

Present or former Regular or Reserve members of the US Armed Forces. Individuals who have been discharged or released from duty must not have received a less than honorable discharge.

Cadets of any of the Armed Service Academies or college level ROTC

Spouses, widows, or widowers of any of veterans or Service Academy/ROTC cadets.

Members of the British Commonwealth Armed Forces


You don't have to be of Scottish descent but you will be asked about your background.
A. SCOTTISH BACKGROUND
[ ] I am of Scottish birth (Place: ______________________________).
[ ] Scots or Scotch-Irish descent; my surname is _______________________. The name and relationship of my ancestor is:
__________________________________________________ .
[ ] If not of Scottish descent, reason(s) for requesting membership (i.e., marriage to a Scot, Commonwealth military service, etc.):___________________________________.

I'm not sure what would be said if you didn't qualify according to the above, but you can always ask the SAMS Adjutant: samsadjutant@comcast.net

http://www.s-a-m-s.org/